IPVanish Reviews 

10,210
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 658 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are really happy with the service, finding it easy to install and use across various devices, with many appreciating its reliability and effectiveness in protecting their privacy. The user experience is consistently praised for its simplicity and efficiency, making it a top choice for many. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, describing it as unhelpful or slow to respond, particularly when dealing with account termination or subscription cancellations. There were also concerns regarding pricing, with some finding the renewal costs unexpectedly high compared to initial offers, and difficulties in managing or canceling subscriptions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was pretty easy to install on each device for a non -savvy tech person trying to learn "What's it all about?" I presume it is protecting my information. I rated four, because research mentions the... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Updating my review: Ale resolved the issue by setting up a new account and providing clear steps to move forward and improve security. The initial support experience was accusatory and di... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am overall quite pleased with the service - It is a very nice layout and User Friendly. I was with Nord through a 3rd party (Yahoo) who decided to cancel their service. I had been with Nord for over... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is an excellent VPN. The only issue I have is the kill switch is a separate and and only works on occasion. Should be all in one app and always work. The renewal process is also expensive, over $10... See more


Company details

  1. VPN Service
  2. Internet Service Provider

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IPVanish is the only true Top Tier VPN service in the world. This means we deliver the best VPN speeds, the most secure connections and the most competitive pricing anywhere. Our network spans 40,000+ IPs on 1,400+ servers in 75+ locations, giving users the ability to surf anonymously and access blocked websites from every corner of the globe.

IPVanish is your simple solution for online privacy.

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Surf the web without a trace.
It takes more than a private internet browser to go incognito. IPVanish makes your real IP address disappear at the touch of a button, so that your online activity can’t be tracked.
Secure any internet connection.
IPVanish protects you from privacy invasions, no matter where you are. With over 1,300 servers in 75+ cities around the world, you'll always have access to a high-speed, encrypted connection.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute crooks

Absolute crooks. Signed up for first year £35 second year took £95.99 from my debit card, after complaining about the exessive charge reduced to £35 again and told ip vanish i no longer want their product please cancel my subscription 2026 year 3 again another £95.99 taken from my bank account.
Here is where it gets interesting after the second years funds where robbed from my bank I cancelled the card with my bank and ordered a new card with new 16 digit number however ip vanish still managed to take money out of my account without having permission. It looks like I will have to close my bank account to stop these theives helping themselves to money. After cancelling my account with ip vanish they still take what they like.
AVOID THESE THEIVES AT ALL COSTS THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND USE ANOTHER COMPANY.

14 April 2026
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Reply from IPVanish

Hello,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced regarding your subscription renewals and the charges to your account. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers.

Regarding the charge on your new card, many financial institutions use an Automatic Billing Service that provides updated card details to merchants to prevent service interruptions, which may be why the transaction still processed.

We would like to investigate your account history immediately to resolve this and ensure your subscription is fully terminated as requested. Please contact us directly at management@ipvanish.com so we can prioritize your case and assist you further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

IPVanish has been incredibly…

IPVanish has been incredibly frustrating to deal with. Their customer service is basically nonexistent — I’ve reached out multiple times and never received a meaningful response. When you’re paying for a service like this, you expect at least some level of support, but that just isn’t the case here.

On top of that, when issues come up, you’re left completely on your own. No follow-up, no accountability, and no urgency to help paying customers. It honestly feels like once they have your money, they stop caring.

I would not recommend IPVanish to anyone who values reliable support or responsiveness. There are plenty of other VPN providers out there that actually take care of their customers.

11 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

An order was placed with IP Vanish…

An order was placed with IP Vanish Canada (their Canadian website).
I ordered the "Essential $2.19/month. This was the least expensive package.
Eight screenshots detail the corrupt behaviour of this company. The other two show the transaction with PayPal.
...an order was made on IP Vanish Canada. I confirmed this before I proceeded.
The invoice came back for the "Advanced" product and with an extra currency exchange charge.
They knew and they were informed that they were billing for the wrong product and charging with the wrong currency.
They refused to refund the money because I didn't file for a refund within thirty days.
My complaints started right after the transaction. They just stalled.
Instead of being charged $56.50 yr CD , they charged our PayPal account $78.96 USD.
Right after that I found a charge for $113.09 CD was found in our chequing account. They were never given access to this account. Online we always go through PayPal. Our bank confirmed the money went into an IP Vanish account.
Would someone like to explain how this happened?

21 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refused Issued

We found out that an account had been created over a year ago with our email address. Neither my wife or I had any knowledge of doing this so when a charge showed up on our bank statement we reached out to customer service. After explaining what had happened and talking to several people, a refund was issued to our bank account.

8 April 2026
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Reply from IPVanish

Hello,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and confusion regarding your subscription terms and the charges to your account. This is certainly not the experience we want for our users.

We would like to investigate exactly what happened with your billing cycle and the information provided by our support team to ensure this is resolved correctly. Please reach out to us directly at management@ipvanish.com so we can prioritize your request and further assist you.

We value your feedback and hope to make this right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strong VPN

IPVanish has always been good. With each update and newer version of the app, it keeps getting better. The service support is great a well.

2 April 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unwanted auto-renewal, refund refused

I was charged €89.99 for an automatic renewal of a subscription from 2020 that I was no longer using and wasn’t even aware was still active.

I cancelled immediately and did not use the service, but my initial refund request was refused.

After further escalation and contacting their management team, I finally received a full refund.

While I appreciate the resolution, it required multiple steps and persistence.

2 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from IPVanish

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the frustration caused by this automatic renewal and the subsequent difficulty you've experienced with your refund request. We understand how disappointing it is to be charged for a service you no longer intended to use.

We would like to look into your account details and see how we can make this right. Please contact our leadership team directly at management@ipvanish.com from the email address associated with your account. We will prioritize your request and work toward a resolution.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had IVPVanish for several years

I had IVPVanish for several years. I've found AVG is much better. I tried to cancel my IVPVanish subscription by email. They told me I have to go through the app or website. When I did they told me since I pay yearly, I would have to wait until my renewal comes up. I forgot when my renewal came up. So again o tried to cancel. They could not refund my payment. They offered a discount to stay pr I can cancel and not receive a refund. I chose to cancel anyways. Then they charged me twice. On 2/23/26 charged $109.74, on 3/5/26 charged $98.76. I emailed about double charges on 3/22/26. It is now 4/2/26 still no response and not resolve. I do not recommend IVPVanish ther are much better IVP services.

22 March 2026
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Reply from IPVanish

Hello,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take reports of double charges very seriously and want to rectify this immediately. To ensure your case is handled with the highest priority, please forward your details directly to our leadership team at management@ipvanish.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service/ refund

I have cancelled subscription, emailed them several times asking them not to take a payment. They took payment of £95 which I emailed them again asking them why they have took payment when I’ve asked them not to. They emailed me back to say they are looking into it. I rang my bank to ask for a refund. They sent me a refund to which IPVanish took it straight back out of my bank again. I would not recommend this company. Their customer service is extremely appalling. Not helpful at all. I’m out of pocket of £95 for a product I do not want or use

2 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from IPVanish

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and please accept our sincere apologies for the frustration and financial inconvenience this has caused. This is certainly not the experience we want for our users.

Our management team has been notified of your situation, and we have just sent a follow-up email to you to ensure this is resolved immediately.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid This Company

I have used IP Vanish for a couple of years and to be completely fair, I should start by saying that from a technical perspective, the service I have received has been good. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the customer service…

I signed up for the service around two years ago and paid up front for two years. When you join, it seems that flag on your account is automatically set to auto renew at the end of the pre-paid period at a price to be determined at the time. I did not want this so having signed up, I immediately switched off the auto renewal on my account.

Fast forward two years and bang £95.99 has been taken from my bank by IP Vanish. Surprised at this, I logged on the my account which still CLEARLY shows my account auto renew set to off. It seems that this is irrelevant – they simply take money from your bank account regardless of this.

I immediately wrote to customer services at IP Vanish to query the point. Their response? Absolutely nothing – they simply ignore you.

Based on my experience – my advice is to avoid this company.

21 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from IPVanish

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. First, we are pleased to hear that you’ve found our technical service reliable over the past two years, but we are sincerely sorry for the frustration caused by this billing discrepancy and the lack of response from our support team.

What you’ve described regarding the auto-renewal status does not align with our intended customer experience. We want to investigate why your account was charged despite the setting being turned off and ensure this is rectified immediately.

Please contact us directly at management@ipvanish.com. By reaching out to this address, your case will be prioritized by our team so we can provide a swift resolution regarding your refund and account status.

We value your long-term loyalty and hope to regain your trust.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is an excellent VPN (But!)

It is an excellent VPN. The only issue I have is the kill switch is a separate and and only works on occasion. Should be all in one app and always work. The renewal process is also expensive, over $100 for one year and only offer a discount when you start to cancel.

25 March 2026

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